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Wilton Manors Police Department detectives are releasing the identity of a suspect in the double homicide that occurred in Wilton Manors. The suspect is Peter Serge Avsenew, 26, of Hollywood.

Detectives learned Avsenew had left the South Florida area and travelled to Dundee, Florida. On December 28th, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Avsenew at a residence in the 100 block of West Main Street, Dundee, Florida. WMPD detectives, FDLE special agents and Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies are continuing their investigation.

The victims’ car has been located.

Avsenew is currently being held at Polk County Jail without bond. Charges are pending.

The suspect had served a 2 year probation sentence in Monroe County for Grand Theft from 2007-2009, and apparently has an active felony warrant.